Only go out of college, not a place for long term growth - Manager AlphaSights Employee Review

1.0
7 June 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great culture, extremely fun colleagues and office vibe

Cons

Disingenuous role descriptions and interview process - they mask what the roles really are to both CST and to other "specialist" roles to hire people which leads to a huge rate of turnover The majority of roles "CST" are not sales roles, they are finding people on linkedin and sending their profiles to your client roles (NOT SALES). 99% (literally) of the employees at the company have only ever worked at AlphaSights and thus people promoted and in positions of power have almost no real work experience. 10 hour work day every day is mandatory.

avatar
AlphaSights Response
4y
Thank you for providing your feedback. During our interview process, we make it clear that the client services associate role is not sales-specific. The associate is focused on sourcing and engaging experts for client briefs, leveraging their negotiation and persuasion skills during the process. The opportunity to manage a team early in one's career is why ambitious and driven individuals join AlphaSights. To help new managers lead teams within two years at the firm, we have robust HR and PD processes that help employees get up to speed while course-correcting when needed. I appreciate the time you contributed to the firm during your time here and wish you luck in the next stage of your career. Thanks, Sean, COO

Explore other reviews about AlphaSights

5.0
24 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

AlphaSights has an incredible culture and a highly supportive environment. I recently celebrated four years with the firm, and I've truly enjoyed the combination of high support and high performance. I have a great deal of autonomy in my role, work alongside an exceptional team, and continue to learn and grow every day. I'm so grateful that I started my career at AlphaSights.

Cons

I've truly enjoyed my time. N/a

5.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Rapid Progression & Recognition: Performance is directly rewarded here. If you hit your goals and show drive, the path to promotion and career growth is transparent and fast. Strong Team Culture: The team energy is fantastic. Everyone is highly collaborative, supportive, and commercially minded, which makes for a great working environment. High Autonomy: From day one, you are given real ownership over your projects (like leading recruitment events, managing candidates, and driving partnerships), allowing you to grow your commercial skills rapidly.

Cons

High Velocity & Pressure: The work is very fast-paced with strict timelines and high-volume expectations. It is not a place where you can coast, and you need to be comfortable working under commercial pressure. Resilience is Key: Sourcing and recruiting require a great deal of resilience. You have to be comfortable with rejection and persistent in finding creative solutions to hit your targets.

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All